Experiential Marketing Manager

Bandit Running•Brooklyn, NY

11d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to “Evolve Running” guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content. Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love. We are seeking an individual to join the experiential marketing and brand team. This role will primarily support the experience offense, which brings to life all of the IRL events that Bandit produces from marathon pop-ups to grass-roots community activations. Additionally, the role will support all community marketing efforts as Bandit continues on its mission to evolve the full experience of running. The ideal candidate will thrive working as part of a small, nimble team, have proven success in detail-oriented work, and have a deep desire to grow and learn within the marketing organization

Requirements

Experience in event production and/or in the brand marketing space: 2-5 years of experience in Running/Fitness Retail, Marketing, and/or Event Production
An excitement around event production is a must
Strong task management skills with an ability to sweat the details
Outstanding problem solving abilities, with experience in anticipating needs and coming up with solutions on the fly
Proven track record of managing relationships
An ability to work across multiple teams and manage multiple competing priorities
Ability to manage budgets
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Agency background preferred
You are ready to do career-defining work alongside an amazing group of mission-oriented humans
You see yourself as an “intrapreneur” – not only executing on key priorities, but always striving to go above and beyond with new ideas and a yearning to collaborate and help the broader organization improve over time
You want to drive meaningful impact by executing on a variety of disruptive, IRL activations around the world
You have an extremely high bar for personal excellence and expect the same for those around you

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Head of Experiences on Bandit’s Pop-up offense with a focus on the production and execution of all pop-up related activities
Support Bandit’s community activations and brand marketing initiatives (examples: Unsponsored Project, Bandit Relays, etc)
Develop and manage internal and external workbacks, timelines, and run-of-shows as they tie to all experiential and brand activations
Help manage budgeting across all experiential objectives
Maintain consistent contact with Bandit community relationships
Grow Bandit’s network as the brand continues to expand locally and globally
Monitor and identify consumer and marketplace trends
Maintain Bandit’s bar of excellence for all IRL activations